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Pickle juice! - Random fact
I love pickle juice. I also love pickles (dill only please), but I like pickle juice even more. Right out of the jar. And yes, I know there's tons of sodium. Moderation right? A pickle a day... Lol Anyways, a friend of mine (who's an international pro-volleyball player) told me last night that one of her coaches used to…
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Kefir?
I just bought some from trader joe's, but in researching it I'd really like to try my hand at making my own. Does anyone having experiences with making it? Where to get the grains, how much you make at a time, whatever other thoughts or advice you might have on the subject? Thanks in advance.
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Halfway There - 21.2 lbs down! Pictures (nsfw)
Here's the link to my blog today for more detailed information on my plan but thought I'd post my results so far on here. Today I passed both the 20 lbs down point and the halfway point on my weight loss. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/danibabs/view/training-period-2-9-weeks-10-8-lbs-down-pictures-nsfw-256301…
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Daily Motivation
Ok so I'm mostly doing this post for me to have a place to put this, but feel free to join me! Every day I'm going to find one motivational picture to post - whether it be a celebrity or myself, or an event or clothing or whatever. Just something that motivates me on that particular day. Yesterday's - Maria Menounos is…
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6Week 6Pack/Killer Buns & Thighs
I'm planning on starting these two next week, alternating and doing each 3 days a week for the next 6 weeks. I've so far completed 30 day Shred and have two more days of Ripped in 30. I'm psyched to start my new program as I hope to really work my problem areas, however I do have one concern. My arms & shoulders have been…
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Guys - Workout Gear
Hey boys, My boyfriend wants workout clothes for his birthday next month. Looking for recommendations on your favorite stuff. He runs and is starting a weight training program. His one major requirement is the bottoms must have pockets. Ideas?
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Tough Mudder
Has anyone done this? My best friend is planning on signing up for the one in our area in July. I think she's nuts cause she hasn't started training. She's in decent shape but isn't on any kind of a program. She usually goes to the gym regularly, doesn't do weights much and hasn't done them at all in the last month due to…
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Another Boob Question
When measuring your bust line - do you measure with a bra on or no? I was measuring with one on because I figure that's how I am most of the time and therefore appearance wise that's what my measurements are. But then I thought I'm essentially just measuring my bra.
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Dream Gym
My friend and I were just complaining to each other about how difficult it is to find a gym with every fitness activity we want to do - and how expensive it would be to pay for individual classes at 5 different places in order to have a fulfilling physical regimen. So we started brainstorming our ideal gym. It got me…
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People from Boston & New England in general
My friend and I made a goal to do one 5k or 10k a month May-Nov. Does anyone know of any fun ones going on anywhere in NE? We're in Boston, but are definitely open to travel - in fact, that's better! So far we have: May - Run for Your Lives 5k June - Will Run for Beer 5K July - Harvard Pilgrim 10K at Patriots Place…
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Whoa. Think I Need to Adjust My Goal Weight
So I have been tracking my body fat percentage, but I just learned how to use it to do some calculations. And I'm pretty fascinated. As of yesterday, my weight was 179.4 lbs and body fat was 32.3 % That means that my body is currently carrying 57.946 lbs of JUST FAT. If I That's how much I would have to lose to have a zero…
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Inspiring Celebrities
I'm putting together a collage of famous women I find attractive as motivation - both for getting fit and healthy, as well as revamping my wardrobe. So I got curious as to the people of the same or opposite sex that people use to inspire them, if anyone feels like sharing. Mine are: Kate Middleton - yes, super cliche, and…
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Working Out at Home
I used to work out at the gym but am switching to running outside and doing dvds at home. I plan on getting up before work and doing a half hour video (probs gonna start with 30 Day Shred). I am worried however, that I will disturb my downstairs neighbors with jumping jacks and other cardio that requires bouncing around. I…
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New tattoo
I just got a new tattoo yesterday and am wondering how long I should wait till I can go to the gym again. I googled a bit and found some varying opinions so I thought I'd ask here. The tattoo is an outline of an elephant, about 3"x4", and is on my right side. Usually when I work out I do classes (zumba, boxing, pilates,…
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Hydration
My digital scale tracks weight, body fat %, water weight, bone density, and muscle mass. So far I've only been tracking weight and body fat but want to start paying closer attention to the other three. I remember the booklet that came with the scale had healthy ranges for all the categories, but I can't seem to find it.…
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Daily Weight Loss Patterns
Good morning, I switched to daily weigh ins a couple months ago, for a couple of reasons. One being that I found myself more accountable when my weigh in was always the next day. Also, whether if I'm bummed because I gain or psyched cause I lose it's just for one day. Each day becomes it's own little goal of sticking with…
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Scale
Does anyone have a really good scale that you can recommend? Something digital, preferably with a body fat percentage calculator, that is reasonably priced? Thanks :)
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Breakfast Suggestion
Okay, I need an idea for something quick, simple and yummy that's also fairly low cal to work into my breakfast plan. Right now, two days a week I do omelettes, one day I do almond butter and banana slices on a Wasa, two days I do two slices of prosciutto and a fried egg on a Wasa. Weekends I play by ear. Now, as much as I…
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Swedish Meatballs!!
Anyone have any good recipes? I've been craving them soooo bad and want to make them this weekend. Thanks!
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HRM Results - Question
I have a polar FT40 HRM with a chest strap that displays the amount of calories burned for the amount of time I'm working out, usually an hour. Should I be subtracting from that total the amount of calories I would have burned anyways during that hour? And how much should that be (I'm guessing doing some math with my BMR)?…
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SQUASH!
Just wondering what everyone's favorite ways to cook squash is, mostly the cold weather variety (basically anything besides zucchini and summer squash). With fall weather settling in I want to incorporate more squashes in my diet, and while I like the taste and texture of pretty much all of them that I've tried, I have…
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Spinning Classes
I just bought a buywithme coupon for 25 visits to a gym for $25. It's good for using the facilities as well as classes. I'm thinking about doing a spinning class, but what is the benefit/difference of doing the class versus just getting on a stationary bike and doing it yourself?
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Random HRM Question
Does anyone know if the polar F6 only comes in pink?? If not, can you point me to where you bought one or saw it cause I can't seem to. Thanks!
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One of those female specific questions...
Okay. I know how this is gonna sound, but I've heard that you can sometimes miss your period or get the schedule thrown off when you lose weight. Has this happened to anyone or do you know how much weight loss can cause this? I've lost 8.5 lbs this past month. Basically I friek out about getting my period every month.…
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Happy Day!
1. This weekend when I was at my parent's I discovered this pair of pants my mom bought me when I was in high school. I wore them once, but they were uncomfortable because they were a little too tight. I'd only gained weight since then and hadn't worn them since. This time, after my weigh in, I decided to humor myself and…
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Boston Area
Couple things for those who live in/close to Boston... 1) Recommendation for fantastic fitness studio if you don't already know it: Life in Synergy on Boylston across from Hynes. It's amazing. Great variety of fun, butt kicking classes, gorgeous studio, reasonably priced ($12/class if you buy a class pack, otherwise $15)…
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Food Downfalls
Hey all, Just out of curiosity, and I guess also as an excerise in identifying our strengths and weaknesses when it comes to food (and because I had an unfortunate encounter with some buffalo wings last night)...I'm wondering what everyone's biggest food demons are. May it be junk food that you have the hardest time saying…
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I really love food: read this
Okay. I am recently obsessed, obsessed with this blog that my friend told me about. Apparently it's been fairly popular for awhile so maybe some of you have even heard of/read it, but I jsut discovered it and need to share it. It's by this woman who lives in Seattle and she writes about food in the way that I love food. In…
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Weight Distribution
So I have kind of a random question. I am a 5'5" female, starting weight 187lb, currently 183.5 (though my weigh in day is tomorrow so fingers crossed!). According to my BMI this puts me just into the obese weight range. And while I know I'm definitely overweight and want to be healthier (ultimately 132lbs), I don't really…
